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Add 96/63 and 27/50

1st number: 1 33/63, 2nd number: 27/50

96/63 + 27/50 is 2167/1050.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    96/63 = 96 × 50/63 × 50 = 4800/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    27/50 = 27 × 63/50 × 63 = 1701/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4800/3150 + 1701/3150 = 4800 + 1701/3150 = 6501/3150
  5. 6501/3150 simplified gives 2167/1050
  6. So, 96/63 + 27/50 = 2167/1050
    In mixed form: 267/1050

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